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26:41

Americans want more kids. Here’s what’s stopping them.

Apple News Today ·

2026/10/03

From Apple News In Conversation: Fewer people around the world are having kids — the global birth rate has been falling steadily since the 1970s — but, for many, it’s not because they don’t want to become parents. A deep sense of uncertainty about money, relationships, and the future has made starting a family feel harder than ever. Anna Louie Sussman, author of the new book Inconceivable: The Impossibility of Family in an Age of Uncertainty, joins Apple News In Conversation

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17:14

New revelations over rape allegations put pressure on...

Apple News Today ·

2026/10/02

New details have emerged about Cornell University’s handling of a 2024 sexual-assault allegation against seven men. The BBC’s Madeline Halpert explains how campus and criminal investigations into such accusations work.Nate Silver of Silver Bulletin discusses what the polls are showing a month out from the midterms, and their margins of error. Diesel prices have topped $6 a gallon, and some Republican lawmakers are calling for a ban on diesel exports. The Washington Post’s Rachel

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15:06

A pilot stabbed his captain midflight. Then came the...

Apple News Today ·

2026/10/01

A copilot stabbed the captain of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv before passengers and crew subdued him and stabilized the plane. The Washington Post’s Gerry Shih explains what investigators are examining.A Tennessee woman on death row survived two doses of lethal injection last night, prompting the state to halt the execution. The Associated Press has the details. U.S. troops have formally withdrawn from Iraq, ending a military operation that lasted more than a decade. Reuters reports on what

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14:52

The big bet that could make or break the U.S. economy

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/30

Investment in the AI build-out is on track to become the biggest economic bet in U.S. history. The Wall Street Journal’s Konrad Putzier explains the risks to jobs and the stock market.New York prosecutors are reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 rape at a Cornell University fraternity house. NPR’s Jaclyn Diaz explains how a lawsuit influenced the decision. The Senate passed a bill to regulate college sports at the federal level. Justin Williams of The Athletic breaks down

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13:21

The Republicans breaking with Trump to save their...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/29

President Trump is moving to cancel $810 million in spending approved by Congress. NPR’s Eric McDaniel explains the process, known as a pocket rescission.Some Republican Senate candidates are distancing themselves from the White House over the war with Iran ahead of November. Semafor’s Burgess Everett breaks down why. The Associated Press reports on how the White House is defending taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads that ethics experts and lawmakers from both parties say break federal

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14:30

How a farmer stumbled upon terror suspects near a...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/28

British police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, an air base used by U.S. forces, on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. The BBC reports on how authorities responded to a late-night tip from a resident.A nor’easter flooded parts of the East Coast over the weekend, and Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall in Mexico’s Baja California. USA Today reports. President Trump has cited national security to justify many of his moves, from tariffs to the White House ballroom

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31:21

The hidden tax Americans pay constantly — and how we...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/26

FromApple News In Conversation:Americans spend billions of hours a year navigating government bureaucracy, whether filling out forms, waiting on hold, or standing in endless lines. Researchers call this hidden burden the “time tax.” In her new book, The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time — and How to Fix It, Atlantic staff writer Annie Lowrey argues all of this red tape is more than just annoying — it has real, lasting consequences for the country. Lowrey joins

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19:28

How the data-center backlash became a midterms flash...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/25

Opposition to data centers is growing across party lines ahead of the midterm elections. NPR’s Scott Neuman explains what’s driving it, and Anya van Wagtendonk of Wisconsin Public Radio looks at how it became such an important issue for her state’s governor race.Dozens of delegates walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly. Plus, President Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House, California’s Supreme Court

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13:43

Iran delivers a defiant message to Trump at the U.N.

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/24

Iran’s president told the U.N. General Assembly his country would not be bullied and would not give up its civilian nuclear program. The Wall Street Journal’s Benoit Faucon explains how the U.S. naval blockade is squeezing Iran’s economy.More than 30,000 self-declared noncitizens have been added to U.S. voter rolls since 2000. Reuters’s David Morgan explains how software glitches and clerical errors at state agencies put them there. Federal records show that at least 4.5

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15:03

Threats, boasts, walkouts: the key takeaways from...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/23

President Trump renewed his threats against Iran in his address to the United Nations General Assembly. The Wall Street Journal’s Alex Ward breaks down the speech.Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington today for his first visit to the United States in three years. Reuters’s Trevor Hunnicutt explains what he and Trump want from the summit. The administration has pledged at least $410 million to more than 30 countries to accept migrants deported from the U.S. The Washington

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13:04

Inside the FAA’s big bet to fix flight delays

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/22

The Washington Post’s Adam Taylor joins from New York as world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly, where Secretary-General António Guterres will deliver his final address amid deep divisions over Iran and Ukraine.Politico’s Oriana Pawlyk explains the FAA’s new AI tool for easing flight delays, and why airlines pushed for a slower rollout. The 19th’s Shefali Luthra reports on the family of Tierra Walker, who died after being denied an abortion in Texas, and their

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14:06

Inside Trump’s attacks on the White House press pool

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/21

Saudi Arabia faced attempted Houthi strikes on its capital, Riyadh, over the weekend, the first time the city has been targeted this year. The Wall Street Journal’s Jon Gambrell explains the pressure on the Saudis.President Trump has banned Politico, CNN, and MS Now from the White House. USA Today reports on why legal experts say the move is likely unconstitutional. Missouri’s bid to put a Republican-drawn congressional map in place for November seems unlikely to prevail. St. Louis

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32:31

The AI warnings are getting louder. Here’s what you...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/19

From Apple News In Conversation: Unsettling headlines about AI are dominating the news. In the past few weeks, an Anthropic researcher quit his job out of fear that the technology could “kill us all,” OpenAI revealed that its models have demonstrated “concerning behavior,”and four tech CEOs made an unprecedented call for a slowdown. Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast, last joined Apple News In Conversation in 2023, as ChatGPT exploded in

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16:24

The redistricting arms race that reshaped the midterms

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/18

About 1 in 10 Americans now live in a different congressional district than they did two years ago. The Cook Political Report’s David Wasserman explains where the redistricting fight has ended up.On Wednesday, OpenAI disclosed six previously unreported incidents of what it called “unexpected or concerning” behavior in its technology. The Verge’s Nilay Patel has been talking to Apple News In Conversation about the challenge of regulation. A documentary by Israeli filmmakers

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14:50

What the Fed’s rate hike means for you and the economy

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/17

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, defying President Trump. Bloomberg’s Catarina Saraiva explains what the quarter-point move means for household borrowing costs.Charlie Kirk’s family has accused Utah officials of failing to prevent his assassination at Utah Valley University. Deseret News’s Brigham Tomco reports on what the wrongful-death notice alleges. Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour is in jeopardy after all of his supporting acts

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13:58

The Russian oligarch who bankrolled Donald Trump...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/16

State and local election officials across the country are bracing for legal battles, threats, and potential interference ahead of the midterms. Mike Spector of Reuters explains what they are doing to protect voting systems and workers.Donald Trump Jr. accepted money from a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin to help fund his wedding celebration. Brett Murphy of ProPublica breaks down the findings. Canada is seeking closer economic and defense ties with the E.U. amid an ongoing trade war with

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14:11

Kennedy Center warns of “fiscal collapse” — unless...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/15

President Trump rejected calls from tech leaders to slow AI development, as lawmakers face pressure to pass guardrails. NBC News’s Scott Wong explains why Congress is divided over how to act.The Kennedy Center could close its main building today amid severe financial strain. Jonathan Edwards of the Washington Post breaks down why its board argues restoring Trump’s name is key to its survival. The EPA repealed major Biden-era limits on power-plant emissions. Matthew Daly of the

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15:01

Could AI really “kill us all”? Why tech CEOs want to...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/14

AI companies are calling for more regulation of their own technology after a researcher’s warning about its risks went viral. The Wall Street Journal’s Amrith Ramkumar explains why the Trump administration is resisting.Fifteen colleges now charge more than $100,000 a year in tuition. The Washington Post’s Danielle Douglas-Gabriel breaks down why the sticker price of colleges is different from what most families actually pay. Fall film festivals are underway ahead of awards season

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32:19

The dark side of America’s obsession with the Lindsay...

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/12

Warning: This episode includes descriptions of violence against children, adult language, and mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.From Apple News In Conversation: The trial of Lindsay Clancy — the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three young children in 2023 — ended this month in a mistrial. Her defense didn’t dispute the killings but argued that Clancy wasn’t

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14:51

JD Vance makes his big pitch to the GOP base

Apple News Today ·

2026/09/11

JD Vance took center stage as the GOP convention concluded. NPR’s Stephen Fowler, who covered the event, explains how it was shaped by the midterms.A quarter of a century after 9/11, the number of people with illnesses linked to the attack is still growing. New York magazine’s Lukas Alpert discusses who’s eligible for federal care and why many people haven’t enrolled. Iran-backed Houthis seized a Yemeni port near a vital shipping route, and oil prices topped $100 a barrel

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